Papaya - a world class meat tenderizer, natural digestive aid, prevents ulcers, and also a soft contact lense cleaner.Heaing with Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus leaf oil contains a chemical (eucalyptol) that gives the herb its pleasant aroma and Healing value.
Colds and Flu. Eucalyptol loosens phlegm in the chest, making it easier to cough up. That’s why so many cough lozenges are flavored with it.
Russian animal studies show eucalyptol kills influenza, a virus that causes the most serious form of flu. And eucalyptol kills some bacteria, meaning it may help prevent bacterial bronchitis, a common complication of colds and flu.
Wound Treatment - The antibacterial action of eucalyptol also makes it an effective treatment for minor cuts and scrapes.
Cockroach Repellent - Eucalyptol repels cockroaches, according to a report in Science News.
Rx for Eucalyptus
For an inhalant, boil a handful of leaves or a few drops of essential oil in water.
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Rub a drop or two of eucalyptus oil into minor cuts and scrapes after they have been thoroughly washed with soap and water.
For an herbal bath, wrap a handful of leaves in a cloth and run bathwater over it.
For a cool. spicy, refreshing infusion to treat colds and flu, use 1 to 2 teaspoons of dried, crushed leaves per cup of boiling water. Steep 10 minutes. Drink up to 2 cups a day. If you use the essential oil to make an infusion, do not use more than one or two drops.
Do not give eucalyptus to children under age 2. For older children and people over 65, start with low-strength preparations and increase strength if necessary.
If your home is infested with cockroaches and you don’t want to use insecticides, try soaking small cloths in eucalyptus oil and distributing them around your cabinets.